Discover Yourself & Collaborate with Impact

Guiding individuals and groups to clarity, confidence, and stronger collaboration through strengths.

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Why Aptitude Leadership Coaching?

Using decades of research to change lives.

CliftonStrengths® was developed by Dr. Don Clifton, known as the father of strengths-based psychology, and refined by Gallup Inc. Rather than focusing on weaknesses, this decades-long research identifies the unique talents that make each person naturally effective. Today, over 25 million people worldwide have used CliftonStrengths® to understand themselves better and unlock their potential.

At its core, CliftonStrengths® reveals your recurring patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior—your natural talents. Knowing your strengths gives clarity about where to focus your energy, boosts confidence, and helps you work more effectively with others.

In my coaching and workshops, I guide individuals and teams to uncover their strengths, gain self-awareness, and apply these talents in practical ways. Whether you’re a student exploring your future, a young professional finding direction, or a team looking to collaborate better, CliftonStrengths® provides the roadmap.

Discover your strengths and see what you’re capable of.

CliftonStrengths® and each of the 34 CliftonStrengths theme names are trademark of GALLUP®. All rights reserved.

Don’t Waste Potential

Too often, people struggle with lack of clarity, poor communication, or unrecognized strengths.

What if your people never learn to see the best in themselves — or each other?

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Workshops That Spark Growth & Belonging

Bring your group into a strengths-based environment where every individual is valued and the collective grows stronger.

  • Interactive, strengths-focused workshops

  • Science-backed assessments for clear insights

  • Action plans that connect growth to real goals

  • A fun, reflective, and supportive experience

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Eric was a refreshing addition to our Leadership Union Grove Class! His fun-loving personality and knowledge was perfect for the class. He was able to use his strengths to teach our class about their strengths and how to utilize them in ways to help them to be better leaders. The result is our community now has more people who are confident enough to show up as themselves and use the tools they have been given.

Who I Serve

Serving individuals from all walks of life!

Youth exploring college → Build self-awareness and direction as you prepare for what’s next.

College students exploring career → Gain clarity on your strengths and how they connect to your future path.

Early & mid-career adults → Find new levels of confidence, collaboration, and leadership.

Small business & nonprofit teams → Strengthen trust, communication, and alignment so your team can thrive.

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I Understand Your Journey

With 15+ years of using science-backed assessments and walking individuals and teams through their strengths, I’ve got your back.

Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach
Certified by Gallup, specializing in strengths coaching.

Expertise in Strength-Based Programming
Created, developed, and launched leadership programs at Duke University.

“Working with Eric was transformative. He helped me break through barriers, understand my strengths, and overcome being the bottleneck in my business. ”
— Mike, CEO
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How It Works

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Book a Discovery Call
Share your groups needs & goals

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Complete Your Strengths Assessment
Each participant discovers their unique contributions

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Engage in a Customized Workshop
Walk away with clarity, confidence, and stronger connections.

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  • Working with Eric was transformative. He helped me break through barriers, understand my strengths, and overcome being the bottleneck in my business. By our fourth session, I had a new perspective on growth and felt unstoppable. Eric empowers you to tackle any challenge by leveraging your strengths. Trust the process—you won’t regret it. Coach Eric is the real deal!

    Mike G. - CEO

  • What really set Eric apart was his openness. He shared personal anecdotes about how he leveraged strengths similar to mine, which made the lessons far more relatable and actionable. After each session, he provided tailored action steps; executing these has led to visible improvement in my capabilities and a noticeable boost in my confidence.

    Manvitha P. - Business Analyst

  • I loved working with Eric! He really dug deep and helped me identify the multifaceted value my strengths brought me. He also helped shed light on ways my strengths could potentially become blind spots. It was a wonderful process to take the time to be introspective and explore the role my strengths play in my life with Eric. I am grateful for his coaching.

    Sharzad A. - Value Engineer

  • Receiving leadership coaching from Eric was truly life-changing. Before, I had a vague sense of my leadership qualities but didn’t know how to apply them. Eric helped me gain a deep understanding of my unique strengths and how to use them effectively. I’m incredibly grateful for this transformative experience.

    Tony B. - MBA Candidate

Develop Together.

Thrive Individually.

I’m here to support your growth.

Do you ever feel like your group has more potential than what’s showing up? At Aptitude Leadership Coaching, we’ve seen youth, college students, and professionals alike wrestle with uncertainty about their future or how to grow together. Our interactive workshops create space for people to discover their unique strengths, build confidence, and connect their growth to real goals—so every individual, and the group as a whole, walks away with greater clarity and direction.

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  • Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

  • 15+ years of experience with CliftonStrengths®

  • Created, developed, and launched srengths-based programming at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

  • Holistic healthcare entrepreneur and professional

  • Duke University, Certificate in Nonprofit Management

  • Master of Business Administration, Cedarville University

  • Certificate in Nonprofit Board Education, BoardSource

Why Eric?

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